Private tour in Paris Susanne V

Private Versailles Bike Tour - Skip-the-line Access to Gardens & Royal Estate

4.9

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Susanne V.

4.9

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Bonjour! I am your private guide in Paris and Versailles. I specialise in customised, private tours for travellers who value authentic experiences and storytelling over ticking off landmarks. With over 15 years of experience, I design itineraries that focus on slow-paced exploration, uncovering the history, art, and hidden corners of Paris and Versailles at a comfortable rhythm. Originally from the Netherlands, I moved to Paris after completing a Bachelor degree in Tourism and Leisure Management and a Master’s degree in Political Science. What began as a short stay quickly became permanent — I fell in love with the city, its culture, and its neighbourhoods. I combined this passion with formal training and earned my official French tour guide licence, giving skip-the-line access to museums and monuments. Whether you want cultural walking tours, skip-the-line museum visits, family-friendly experiences, or hidden gems, I create a personalised, engaging journey that is immersive, memorable, and truly yours. Send me a message or book one of the existing tours directly via the tour pages! NEW in 2026: - First time Paris tour by car - Half day Versailles by car - VIP behind the scènes Versailles with a visit to the private apartments of Louis XV and XVI. Also write me for full day versions or requests for groups over 6 persons. Qualifications: Official Licensed and Certified Tour Guide for France (Ministry of Culture and Tourism) Member of the National Association of Licensed Tour Guides in France (FNGIC) Master’s Degree in Political Science International Relations (University of Amsterdam) Bachelor of Arts in Tourism and Leisure Management (NHTV University of Applied Sciences, Breda) PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor

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Overview of your Paris tour

A unique experience away from the usual tourist itineraries or big group biking tours. Classic tour 2 persons (for more inquire): - Meet in Montparnasse for the fast track train hop on your bike in Versailles. - Skip the line guided tour of the palace Grand Apartments, Hall of Mirrors and Queens bedroom. - Gardens and fountains. - Versailles town and market. - Guided tour of the Marie-Antoinnette hamlet and the farm - Optional picnic in the garden. - Ride train back to Paris. Customise for: - Private transportation from and back to Paris. - Using E-bikes instead. - VIP tour no crowds in the Interior private apartments of Louis XV and Louis XVI. - Grand Trianon inside instead of Petit Trianon. Inquire also: if you wish to do a half day bike tour (6h) instead of the full day 8-9h). Inquire as well if you wish to do the tour with more than 2 persons the itinerary will be different.

Recent Reviews

Jacob N.United States
August 2024

Suzanne was great! We truly enjoyed the bike riding, the walking, and the amazing tour of Versailles and Marie Antoinette's castle. The gardens were just beautiful. This tour is for people with ENERGY. Lots of walking and riding. Thank you so much! We had a great time. Highly recommended as a guide!

Lewis W.United States
June 2021

This tour was a wonderful combination of biking through the city of Versailles, having a fascinating tour of the palace and walking through parts of the gardens including the Queen's Hamlet, and then seeing more of the gardens by bicycle which was truly amazing. Susanne was great and took care to make sure we were comfortable on the tour and the pace was leisurely and fun. My daughter and I both thought this was the ideal way to visit Versailles and I would highly recommend Susanne.

Cheryl A.United States
September 2019

This was our second tour by Susanne. We had another great day with her. She planned our entire day so we had some breaks and also a break to get a small snack, etc. She had her route planned on what we would see in the Gardens first so we could see the fountains running. We then went inside the palace and did a full tour with her. Susanne speaks excellent English and is also fluent in other languages. I would not hesitate to hire her again. Thank you Susanne for another excellent day.

Mark H.United States
June 2019

Enjoyed our bike tour of Versailles with Susan. As it was a Saturday morning she was able to astutely guide us through the fountain gardens thereby maximizing our visit. Following the Gardens we hiked into town where Susan aided in our selection of cheeses, wine and bread for our leisurely picnic lunch near the lake. No trip to Versailles would be complete without a tour of the Palace. Susan was knowledgeable in the French history and monarchy. Very accommodating and friendly guide.

Glenn H.United States
June 2019

What an adventure we had on bicycles to Versailles, complete with trip to the market and a picnic on the canal. Susanne was attentive, able to move us quickly to the head of lines, knowledgeable and friendly. The dancing fountains and tour of the chateau were amazing and she provided so much information. The bicycles were in perfect condition. The day could not have been more perfect.

Les T.United States
October 2018

Susanne was very good. Unfortunately, we went to Versailles on a day when Paris saw it's first rain in several weeks-at least the heat wave had broken! Susanne is very engaging, knows her history and her English speaking is very clear (I've had guides in the past in other cities that were difficult to understand). The best aspect for me of the tour was the use of bikes. They were ok for our purposes. Meeting Susanne at the bike store got us to another part of Paris we never would have seen. Great tour!

Your Paris tour itinerary

Classic: - 9:45 am Meet in Montparnasse - Train ride on non touristy fast train - Hop on our bikes! - Guided tour of the musical fountains and groves - The city of Versailles & its' award winning market: wine, cheese and baguette! - Picnic at the Grand Canal - Guided tour of Petit Trianon* - Guided tour of Marie-Antoinnette's hamlet, discover some secret places!* - Grand Trianon ( outside) - Bike in the royal gardens and along the Grand Canal - Guided tour of the Château de Versailles + skip-the-line entrance - return with the train to Paris * on full day tour only. Any specific wishes you may have, I would be happy to know!

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Bicycle

Train, biking and walking Day tour last 8 to 9 hours !

What's included
Private Guide
What's not included
Food Drinks Snacks
Tickets: minimum 3 entrance fees of 35 euros per person to be paid separately after the booking
Public Transportation
Other: Bike rental 25 euros per person to be paid on the day. Train return ticket 5 euros per person.
Private Transportation
Private Transportation With Driver
Meeting location

Paris, Île-de-France, France

Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: Montparnasse train station or directly at Versailles Chantiers station.

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
Bike
Architecture
History
Food And Drink
Shopping
Tour reference number
206780
Languages
English
French
Dutch
Activity level
Moderate
Accessibility
Kid Friendly

Traveller reviews

4.9

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This private tour in Paris is perfect for travellers who want a unique and personalized experience away from the usual tourist itineraries. It's ideal for those interested in history, culture, and the beauty of Versailles, as well as those who enjoy biking. The tour is also suitable for families with children, as it is kid-friendly.

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